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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Sharpe's horse?
(a) Sycorax.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Dancer.
(d) War Lord.

2. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?
(a) It is the result of his faith.
(b) It is due to his skill.
(c) It comes from the rabbit's foot he wore.
(d) It cam't last.

3. With whom does Jane begin to associate in London?
(a) John Richardson.
(b) Her sister's friends.
(c) A poor but titled widow.
(d) A man from her home town.

4. Who stops Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) Nairn.
(b) An old army companion.
(c) General Calvet.
(d) British authorities.

5. What company does Harper join in Chapter 1?
(a) Frederickson's company.
(b) The Royal Guards.
(c) The Blue Coats.
(d) Bampfylde's Marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Jane want Sharpe to fight the duel at the beginning of the book?

2. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

3. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?

4. Where is Sharpe ordered to go after the Battle of Toulouse?

5. Why is Jane interrogated by British officials?

(see the answer key)

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